[Fsf-Debian] Suggested wording...

[Michael Gilbert]

On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 3:20 PM, Mason Loring Bliss wrote:
> It occurred to me that we might be able to better segregate Debian and the
> non-free repository if we make it explicit that it's not part of Debian and
> that it limits your freedom in distinct ways. The interface should default to
> not installing it.

All components of the installer already default to free.

> Here's a mock-up of one way this might be accomplished:
>
>     http://imgur.com/lUk3c

This seems to be an exact screenshot of one of the dialogs only
exposed in "expert" mode.  I'm not sure what part is meant to be
mocked-up?

Anyway, I'm not sure why the installer needs to help an "expert" user
along in setting up non-free.  Presumably that level of user would be
able to figure out how to enable that him/herself.  My opinion is that
it should be removed.

Also pertinently, that dialog is not exposed at all in the non-expert
mode, so non-free is already completely separated for users that
choose that option since it is not configurable at all.

Best wishes,
Mike